How far is Jamestown, TN from Jackson, TN?

The driving distance from Jamestown, TN to Jackson, TN is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.64 mi
04h 54m
Flight
224.08 mi
360.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.08 mi
Kilometers
360.62 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.64 mi
Kilometers
411.42 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, May 3, 3:45 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 8:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-05-02T22:51
Arrive Jackson
Sun, May 3, 3:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nashville
TN

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

From Jamestown
127.6 mi
02h 27m
To Jackson
128 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
39°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Jackson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Jackson.

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    13 m · 8 sec · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South York Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South York Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South York Highway

    15.7 mi · 21 min · South York Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Deer Lodge Highway

    14.9 mi · 22 min · West Deer Lodge Highway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Holly Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East

    684 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Jackson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
121 mi · 47%
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 34%
South York Highway
17 mi · 7%
West Deer Lodge Highway
14.9 mi · 6%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

121 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
224.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashville
02h 27m from Jamestown
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Jamestown and Mostly Clear near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Jackson?

The road trip is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km) and usually takes 04h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from Jamestown and 128 miles from Jackson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.01 one way or $68.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Jamestown and Mostly Clear near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Nashville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nashville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nashville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

2 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 224.08 mi (360.62 km).

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#1 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,947
Coordinates36.4275700, -84.9318900
Altitude524
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-84.93189, 36.42757)
End: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.15 L · about $34.01
Round trip
$68.03
18.04 gal · 68.3 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.01 $68.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.36 $76.72
Premium $4.65 $41.98 $83.96
Diesel $5.30 $47.84 $95.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Jackson. The current time is 22:51:39.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.